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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.94, 1,004.25 and 486.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.94, 1,004.25 and 486.54 is: 730.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.94 : 1,004.25 = 486.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.94/1,004.25 = 486.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.94x = 1,004.25 × 486.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.94x = 488,607.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,607.80/668.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.42

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